Glen Ard
Chapter 43Colonial Era (pre-1900)Early SettlementUp the Creek - Early Days in the Arthurs Creek District
Early Days
This account traces the early European occupation and agricultural development of the Arthurs Creek district, beginning with the initial explorations of Joseph Tice Gellibrand and…
Chapter 10Colonial Era (pre-1900)Early SettlementFederation EraUp the Creek - Early Days in the Arthurs Creek District
Horticultural Settlement at Arthurs Creek
The Arthurs Creek district in the Nillumbik Shire transitioned from pastoral runs to a thriving horticultural centre following the enactment of the Duffy Land Act…
Chapter 7Colonial Era (pre-1900)Early SettlementFederation EraUp the Creek - Early Days in the Arthurs Creek District
Glen Ard Station
The Glen Ard station, located on the upper reaches of Arthurs Creek, evolved from a nineteenth-century pastoral run into a significant orcharding enterprise. This history…
Chapter 20Colonial Era (pre-1900)Early SettlementFederation EraUp the Creek - Early Days in the Arthurs Creek District
Hazelglen School
Established on land donated by William Reid prior to 1867, the Hazelglen School served as a foundational educational institution for the pioneering families of the…